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Colonial Legacy and Justice: Section 84 Sheriff & Civil Process Act In CBN v. Inalegwu (2025) LPELR 80220 (SC)

By Nonso Obiadazie Esq. Introduction Enforcement of court judgment is an important part of our adversarial system of adjudication. Upon…

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Securing Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings before Final Judgment

By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq Introduction Maintenance is a form of financial support awarded to a spouse in matrimonial disputes. It…

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Not All Lawyer–Client Communications are Protected

CASE TITLE: FADAC ENTREPRISES LTD & ANOR V. CHIZEA & ANORLPELR-60624(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 31ST MARCH, 2023JUSTICES: MUSA DATTIJO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C.CHIMA CENTUS…

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Why the Surrogacy Bills are Illegal and Unconstitutional

By Sonnie Ekwowusi You may be well aware that two surrogacy bills are currently pending before the House of Representatives…

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Whether a Person Can Be Convicted of the Offence of Conspiracy Where His Co-Accused Have Been Discharged of the Same

CASE TITLE: SANI v. STATE (2025) LPELR-81692(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:  18TH JULY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED…

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What Qualifies an Action as Such Which Is Enforceable in an Application Brought Under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Rules?

CASE TITLE:  BAKO v. YARO & ANOR (2025) LPELR-81706(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 24TH JULY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: ABBA…

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Effect of an Appeal That Has Been Rendered Academic

CASE TITLE: IDAMINABO & ORS v. OLUNWA & ORS (2025) LPELR-81796(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH AUGUST, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND…

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A Critical Appraisal of the Misapplication of Discretion in Judicial Proceedings in Nigeria

By Douglas Ogbankwa Justices, judges, magistrates, and presidents of Area and District Customary Courts in Nigeria are very powerful. What…

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NBA Annual General Conference 2025 – Day 6

The Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference is in full swing, bringing together the brightest minds, boldest voices, and most innovative…

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NBA Annual General Conference 2025 – Day 5

As the conference continues today, we bring you a recap of the major highlights from Day 5 of the NBA…

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